DP World invests in Canada 
The Port of Saint John's in Newfoundland, Canada will benefit from a USD 250 million investment. Operator DP World’s plans include a consolidation of the Rodney and Navy Island terminals with a longer pier, a terminal upgrade and a deeper shipping channel. The modernisation... more
New partnership for zero emissions
The European Commission and the Waterborne Technology Platform have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a co-programmed partnership within the Horizon Europe framework. The partnership will provide and demonstrate zero-emission solutions for all main ship types and... more
ONE to certify land operations
Following Ocean Network Express’ (ONE) ISO 14001 certification in marine operations in 2018, the company’s affiliates in Europe and Africa plan to obtain the same accreditation but this time enhancing their environmental performance of landside operations as well. The ISO... more
Shaping Neoline's first cargo ship
Neoline has inked a LOI with Loire (France)-based Neopolia Mobility for the construction of its first 136-m long sailing cargo ship following a new international tender. The project is now in the financial closure phase with the aim of starting construction this summer,... more
Faster handling of reefer containers
The Port of Rotterdam Authority, the port’s customs authorities, GroentenFruit Huis and Portbase have joined forces to speed up the handling of reefer containers, which currently account for more than 15% of the containers shipped via the Port of Rotterdam. The cooperation... more
Port of Los Angeles sets handling record
In a time of backlog, the Port of Los Angeles has announced that its terminals processed 10 million container units in a 12 month period. A ceremony took place at the Port’s Fenix Marine Services container terminal to watch the 10 millionth container being loaded onto the... more
Digital platform for Teesport
In UK, PD Ports, statutory harbour authority for the River Tees and owner and operator of Teesport, has launched a new digital platform aimed at promoting the strengths of the river and the ‘levelling up’ agenda for the north. The new platform, which is designed as a tool... more
K Line joins ammonia research
Japan-based carrier K LINE and 22 companies from the energy, mining, power utility, chemical, terminal, shipping, shipbuilding, manufacture and bunkering industries as well as classification agencies have established a “joint study” framework for studying common issues on... more
Sichuan Group in long-term agreement
The Sichuan Port and Shipping Investment Group (Spsi) and the Cargotec Corporation signed a contract on 8 June 2021 in Chengdu, China. The agreement establishes a long-term cooperative relationship with the development of land port, water port, logistics park, multi-mode... more
Bimco and ICC promoting e-BL
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (Bimco) has partnered with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and other stakeholders to develop a global electronic bill of lading model for vessels operating in tramp traffics. Bimco says that this initiative will be... more